One year of solar delivers more than 5.8 million kWh South Africa’s most famous holiday resort, Sun City in the North West Province, has generated over 5.8 million kWh of clean energy since the completion of its latest solar panel installations in August 2024, which equates to a saving of more than R8 million in…
Orlando Pirates return to action this week with another crucial Betway Premiership fixture as they host Chippa United at Orlando Stadium tonight. It’s a welcome return to league action for the Buccaneers following a lengthy pause brought on by the international break. They are back playing in front of their home crowd, having navigated back-to-back…
Sipho Mkhwanazi, a 19-year-old Tsakane resident, was in urgent need of medical and social assistance following a series of health challenges that left him severely disabled. Since birth, Sipho has not been able to walk or use his hands effectively, making him fully dependent on others for basic daily needs such as feeding and mobility….
As your little one grows, their imagination is where they start to make sense of the world, how it all works, and the different roles grownups can play. From babbling on a toy phone, to “cooking” dinner in their play kitchen, or looking after the animals on the Little People® Caring for Animals Farm playset,…
DR Onyinye Nwaneri In South Africa, too many children learn about fear before they learn to read. By age five, 83% of children have witnessed or experienced violence (Donald & Tsunga, 2024). It happens at home or in their neighbourhoods, and its scars show up even before primary school. For decades, mothers have borne this burden…
Millions of South Africans face unexpected financial shocks every year, yet many don’t realise they may already have insurance that covers their loan repayments if something unexpected happens. It’s called credit life insurance, and it can make the difference between keeping your financial footing and not being able to meet your obligations if your income…
Bradley Elliot Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65.3% of 2024’s reported incidents were related to digital banking, with losses exceeding R1.4 billion. Phishing scams, identity fraud and other…
Mattel, a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced the launch of the first-ever product collection under its new Mattel Brick Shop™ brand in collaboration with Hot Wheels®. The seven collectible building sets are available now for sale at select retailers globally. Integrating the iconic Hot Wheels brand with Mattel’s expertise in the toy industry, Mattel Brick Shop offers fans a…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing fast, bringing powerful new capabilities and features to our smartphones. From gaming to photography, AI is redefining how we interact with our devices. realme looks at how this trend is making smartphones more personalised and convenient. As AI becomes the driving force behind mobile innovation, our devices no longer merely…
FNB anticipates another strong day of spend on Black Friday this year, with continued growth expected in digital payments, online shopping and overall transactions expected to exceed R3.3 billion. Early signals across 2025 show consistent customer spending and sustained adoption of secure digital payment methods, positioning this year’s event for solid activity across both physical…
